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health-and-medicine3 hours ago•5 min saved

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Trim Pounds But Also Trim Activity

A study presented at ENDO 2026 analyzed Fitbit data from NIH All of Us and found that adults with obesity who started GLP-1 medications (semaglutide or tirzepatide) lost weight but became less physically active. Average daily steps dropped from 5,047 to 4,487 and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity fell from 28 to 22 minutes per day, with the largest decreases in men and those reporting joint/muscle pain. Age, heart failure, and prior stroke did not change the trend. The researchers stress that exercise should accompany GLP-1 therapy to protect muscle and long-term health, marking the first large wearable-data study of activity in users of these drugs.

via ScienceDaily|

#endo-2026 #fitbit-data #glp-1-receptor-agonists

health-and-science2 years ago•3 min saved

"The Psychology of Waking Up Grumpy"

A study by the University of Michigan and Dartmouth Health using Fitbit data from over 2,500 medical interns found that mood follows a rhythm connected to the body's internal clock, with the lowest point nearing 5 a.m. and the highest around 5 p.m. Lack of sleep intensified mood swings, leading to worse moods and bigger changes throughout the day. The study highlights the significant role of the body's clock in mood and introduces wearable technology as a new way to explore mental health issues. The researchers suggest that noninvasive tools like Fitbits could be useful in tracking mood disorders and circadian rhythms in everyday clinical practice.

via Medical Xpress|

#circadian-rhythm #fitbit-data #health-and-science